T 1638/21 (Methods of genetically modifying T cells/WILSON WOLF) of 24.10.2023
- European Case Law Identifier
- ECLI:EP:BA:2023:T163821.20231024
- Date of decision
- 24 October 2023
- Case number
- T 1638/21
- Petition for review of
- -
- Application number
- 14845082.8
- IPC class
- C12N 15/87C12N 15/86
- Language of proceedings
- English
- Distribution
- No distribution (D)
- Download
- Decision in English
- OJ versions
- No OJ links found
- Other decisions for this case
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- Abstracts for this decision
- -
- Application title
- Improved methods of genetically modifying animal cells
- Applicant name
- Wilson Wolf Manufacturing Corporation
- Opponent name
- European Oppositions Limited
- Board
- 3.3.08
- Headnote
- -
- Relevant legal provisions
- European Patent Convention Art 123(2)European Patent Convention Art 56Rules of procedure of the Boards of Appeal 2020 Art 012(3)Rules of procedure of the Boards of Appeal 2020 Art 012(5)
- Keywords
- Amendments - extension beyond the content of the application as filed (yes)
Inventive step - combination invention (no)
Inventive step - obvious alternative
Reply to statement of grounds of appeal - reasons set out clearly and concisely (no)
Discretion not to admit submission - submission admitted (no) - Catchword
- -
- Citing cases
- T 2000/23
Order
For these reasons it is decided that:
1. The decision under appeal is set aside.
2. The patent is revoked.